Sidney, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59270
Richland County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,339
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,630
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sidney pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59270 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59270 (Sidney, MT) fell -9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 455.9 in 2023 to 415.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sidney, Richland County, Montana, home to 7,339 residents across 2530.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,630 (4% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,607. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,600 (18% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $938; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59270.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 59270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sidney, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59270.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
38 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59270, Sidney, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,339
Population
2530.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59270?
39.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,630
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$45,607
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59270 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Sidney, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,630 Top 40% higher than 60% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,294housing units
4,294
Total Housing Units
3,420
Occupied Units
874
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,600
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$938
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
415
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+315%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59270 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 353 |
| 2021 | +2.6% | 362 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 395 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 456 |
| 2024 | -9.0% | 415 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 416 business establishments in ZIP 59270, employing approximately 3,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,728,000.
416
Businesses
3,819
Employees
$222.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 30 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59270, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,339 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59270 in?
ZIP code 59270 (Sidney) is located in Richland County, Montana. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59270?
ZIP code 59270 in Sidney, MT has a population of 7,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59270?
The median household income in ZIP 59270 is $72,630, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59270?
The median home value in ZIP 59270 is $267,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59270 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59270?
ZIP code 59270 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 3,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59270 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59270 decreased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59270?
In ZIP code 59270, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59270 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59270?
In ZIP code 59270, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59270 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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